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Ehomaki: The Setsubun Sushi Roll That Brings You Luck
Ehomaki (恵方巻), which is made up of the kanji for 恵 (favoured, blessed), 方 (direction), and 巻 (roll),
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Omotenashi: Japan’s Excellent Customer Service
Omotenashi refers to the art of selfless hospitality and anticipating and exceeding guests' needs. I
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Moenai Gomi or Moeru Gomi? 3 Easy Steps to Follow in Sorting & Throwing Out Your Trash
Whether you're a newcomer to Japan, or have been here for a while, the Japanese trash system still r
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Initiatives to Repopulate the Abandoned Villages/Ghost Towns in Japan
The phenomenon of Akiya, or vacant houses in Japan, has become prevalent throughout the countryside.
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6 Contemporary Japanese Artists You Should Know
Japan has been idolatrized for its very traditional culture and its extravagant modern pop deviation
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Ibaraki Jobs: Reasons to Work in the Manufacturing Industry in Japan
If you want to work in manufacturing, then Japan is a great place to start! Compared to other countr
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Strawberry Picking in Japan
As strawberry season recently started in Japan, we would like to share with you the fun of this expe
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Japanese Bento 101: The 5 Types of Bento Boxes
Oh, snap! Forgot to bring your lunch today? No worries have a bento! Worked overtime and had no t
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New Japanese Shows to Watch on Netflix Right Now
Craving some new Japanese shows on Netflix you can easily start watching right away? Keep on reading
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Does Japan Celebrate Chinese New Year? Lunar New Year in Japan
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year is usually celebrated between late January and Fe
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Top 4 Places to Visit in Japan in 2023
2023 is finally here and we are ready to travel! With so much to see and so little time, I will intr
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Is Japanese Technology Really That Advanced?
When you think of a high-tech, technologically advanced country, isn't Japan one of the first you wo
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Jouhatsu: Japan’s Mysteriously Vanishing Population
Jouhatsu is a phenomenon that has garnered attention in Japan in recent years. The term jouhatsu, wh
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The Secret Joy Called Abura Soba
Before diving into the delicious world of abura soba, I need to thank one of my former classmates fo
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What Is Manzai? The Japanese Art of Comedy
Manzai (漫才) is one of the most popular types of Japanese "owarai" ("comedy") and has roots traceable
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Japan’s National Holiday List 2023
Japan is a country that loves public holidays, and with 17 planned for 2023, it's one of the countri